Yard Ops Associate - Equipment & Auction Support

Ritchie Bros.; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ritchie Bros. is seeking a diligent Yard Staff member to support live auctions in Hudson, FL.

You will safely receive, process, line up, and check-out consigned equipment, while delivering the company’s high standard of customer service. You will operate forklifts, drive equipment, perform basic maintenance, manage keys, and assist with display preparation, signage, and auction-day logistics; a strong team mindset and hands-on approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Good customer service to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Receives/releases (checks-in/checks-out) consigned equipment for auction
• Uses an auction listing to line up equipment for display prior to auction
• Drives/operates heavy and light equipment
• Performs facility inspections (per checklists) and provides housekeeping or maintenance services as necessary
• Performs basic maintenance on RBA owned equipment
• Manages keys for equipment
• Operates forklift to load/unload stationary row equipment
• Boosts equipment
• Basic assembly of equipment i.e. dozer blades, etc
• Checks fluid and fuel levels on equipment
• Lot number equipment
• Sets out signage, flagging, and trash receptacles for auction day
• Drives sound truck
• Holds 'This item for sale sign' (stick person)
• Places operators in rolling stock
• Parks sold equipment on the ramp
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Ritchie Bros. is seeking a diligent Yard Staff member to support live auctions in Hudson, FL.

You will safely receive, process, line up, and check-out consigned equipment, while delivering the company’s high standard of customer service. You will operate forklifts, drive equipment, perform basic maintenance, manage keys, and assist with display preparation, signage, and auction-day logistics; a strong team mindset and hands-on approach are essential.